The Somme Battlefields

A brief film of the Somme battlefields today; memorials, war cemeteries and trench lines can still be seen today in this now tranquil region of Northern France.

[jeffreycrane]

I find these tributes land in a deep part of myself. Thank you for bringing them to a thankful people who will never forget what happened here.

[shahsojib]

How beautiful the scenery is! Very fresh weather, gentle breeze is blowing.All the Pillers are white washing . Flowers are laughing.very very nice to me.

[stokiestewpotter]

What a beautiful presentation.R I P TO ALL.

[alecbetrancourt]

My grand father was in charge of the lawns of these Somme cemeteries before WW2. Sometimes he took me on his bike when he visited them. I know most of them and the history of most of the battles in this area. At over 90 I am still impressed. My respect to those hoo are buried under these stones.

[bertiewooster]

My Grandfather survived with 18thHussars wounded 3 times, fought in Boar war, member of the BEF crack shot superb horseman died 1953 aged 73.

[huibertlandzaat]

You made a very interesting video. Thank you for uploading.

[juleshathaway]

For my great grandfather Private Harry Holmes, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), still on patrol on The Somme, 26/9/1916, recorded on Thiepval Memorial.  See 7.14.

[rjglennon]

I've been to a lot of these cemeteries it's enough to make you weep.

[brucemou]

Just returned from visiting my great uncle's grave at Becourt. Thank you for this beautiful film.

[rockyroadblues]

Thank you for Video, my Granfather and his brother fought in the great War my grandfathers brother was killed in1916 at the Somme, RIP John, ,sub for your channel TY

[derekstocker]

Amazing how tranquil it all looks now considering the carnage of all those years ago, the brave souls who died here many with no known grave, still not found. Thank you for such a moving tribute ....

[lynnesmith]

Thank you for this ! My Grand Dad was blown up here when my Mum was only 2 days old, so like many other children never got to know their fathers. I have nothing but respect !

[brucemou]

Most grateful for this film. My great uncle, an Australian died near Becourt in august of 1916.

[burkey]

dear god what a lovely film thank you from the bottom of my heart for this xx

[susiejt]

Impossible to watch this and not cry. I am so thankful that my grandfather survived so many many months on the Western Front, although shot & wounded in Albert in 1917 (& returned to the Somme in 1918) he got to come home. So many did not. He was an incredibly gentle man who would have lived through so much horror. Lest we forget.

[BillSikes.]

Thank you, just returned from visiting my great great grandad at Grove Town British Military Cemetery near Perone

[andrewgiles]

Very tastefully done… the music I thought helped set the atmosphere.I visit these battlefields every year… and give my thanks to the brave lads of the Devons who fell near fricourt

[cindyswift]

Just returned from visiting Thiepvel Memorial for my Grandfather, it was very emotional, the saddest thing was my mum whose father was there was never able to see for herself, but the great grandchildren and the great great grandchildren came with us, we must never forget.

[ant-]

Can you imagine what we could achieve if we put this much effort into peace time projects!

[timquick]

Can't wait to go back again, it's like going home, love the place